Haleiwa – Rich With Island History
Rich with island history, the charming town of Haleiwa is about a one-hour drive from the scuba diving spots in Waikiki. Marked by the historic Rainbow B... Read more.
Nā Mokulua — The Two Islands or The Mokes
Nā Mokulua, meaning “the two islands” in Hawai’ian, are two islets off the windward coast of O‘ahu. They are commonly referred to as the Twin Islands o... Read more.
The Pali Lookout at Beautiful Kaneohe Bay
Located on the east of Oahu, Nu’uanu Pali is a scenic spot in Hawaii. It’s a great lookout point on the island that offers breathtaking views of the... Read more.
Koko Crater: One of the Most Popular Landmarks in Oahu
Koko Crater is one the most popular landmarks on the south shore of Oʻahu. It’s classified as a cinder cone and it measures 1,208 feet high. Even from a dist... Read more.
A Brief History of Waikiki Beach in Oahu
Waikiki bears little resemblance today to the place it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. It’s hard to imagine that the Waikiki in Honolulu we know ... Read more.
Aloha Tower: One of the Tallest Structures in Hawaii
The Aloha Tower was the tallest structure in Hawai’i when it was completed at a cost of $190,000 in 1926. Built in the Hawai’ian Gothic architectural style,... Read more.
King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu, Oahu
King Kamehameha I, also known as King Kamehameha the Great, was a great warrior, leader, and diplomat. Still today he is recognized as one of Hawai’i’s grea... Read more.
The History of Diamond Head in Oahu
People often wonder how this long abandoned World War II defense got the name Diamond Head. Unfortunately, most don’t realize that Diamond Head’s real name ... Read more.
Iolani Palace: A National Historic Landmark
‘Iolani Palace is one of the must see landmarks while visiting Hawaii. `Iolani Palace, a national historic landmark and the only royal palace in th... Read more.
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is located on the Windward (eastern) side of Oʻahu at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains. Thousands of people from sev... Read more.